Tacoma, Washington vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 5.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,356 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piscataway, New Jersey is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
69% more expensive in Piscataway
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Piscataway, NJ
Compared to Tacoma, Piscataway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  69.2% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower